Motoichi Adachi is a prominent broadcast writer who has significantly shaped the landscape of Japanese television. He has contributed to the success of numerous national hit programs, including “Downtown’s Gaki no Tsukai,” “Miracle Experience! Unbelievable,”

“Odoru! Sanma Goten,” “Gurunai,” “Doraemon,” “SMAPxSMAP,” and “Laugh It Up.”

In 2008, Adachi achieved international acclaim by winning the 35th International Emmy

Award for “Takeshi’s Comaneci University Mathematics Department,” a program for which he also served as the director. Notably, he walked the red carpet in New York alongside director Takeshi Kitano, who appeared in the program.

Adachi’s achievements extend beyond television, as he has secured accolades such as the 42nd Galaxy Award Grand Prize and the United Nations Peace Film Festival 2007 Special Award.

Beyond his contributions to television, Adachi is the publisher of “Japan Contemporaries,” an art magazine dedicated to introducing Japanese contemporary art to New York. He has successfully organized several art exhibitions in New York, including “Ultimate Beauty” (January 2023), “Bitter Sweet,” “Stepping Into A World,” and “Japan

Contemporaries” (August 2023).

Sadahiro Terai holds the position of President at Just Pro, an entertainment and animation production company, as well as a voice actor production firm. During his college years, he crossed paths with the singer TSUNKU♂ and played a pivotal role in supporting the success of the band “Sharan Q.”

Terai’s involvement extended to the launch of “Hello Project (Morning Musume.),” where he supported TSUNKU♂ in the production of the group from its early stages. In 2017, he contributed to the production of the immensely successful anime “Kemono Friends,” which emerged as a standout hit that year.

His diverse portfolio of work revolves around the theme of “People x Contents,” showcasing his involvement in various productions. In 2022, Terai continued his successful career by working on the hit anime “Chiikawa.”

Masafumi Fukui serves as the CEO of the animation production company “Kachidoki Studio.”

With a background in producing live-action theatrical films, character works, and DVD originals, he initially worked at Imagica and Imagica Entertainment, contributing significantly to TV animation and animated films.

Fukui later ascended to the role of CEO at Wedge Holdings, a company listed on Jasdaq.

Drawing on his extensive know-how and experience in the video and animation industry, he has been actively engaged in numerous projects within the content industry.

Among his notable works are “Ganbare! Oden-kun,” “Unko-san,” “Neko no Dayan,” “Panda no Tappu Tappu,” and many more. Embracing the belief that “the group that can create content from scratch will be the winner in the future,” Fukui focuses on developing original works.

His current endeavors involve securing original rights across various mediums,

including movies, animation, characters, stage productions, music, comics, games, and more. Additionally, he actively participates in discovering and nurturing young talent.

In recognition of his contributions, Fukui received the Special Jury Prize at the 18th Japan Film Critics Awards in 2009.

Kenji Tokumitsu is at the helm as the CEO of TAGBOAT, a major online retailer of

contemporary art in Asia. His mission revolves around expanding the contemporary art market in Japan by creating accessible avenues for the general public to engage with andpurchase art.

Tokumitsu places a particular emphasis on fostering an environment where young artists canthrive professionally. He actively seeks out and discovers next-generation artists withexceptional talent but limited opportunities to showcase their work. His driving ambition is to

“increase the number of artists who can make a living by increasing the number of people who understand artists” and to bring about a transformation in the art market environment in Japan.

In addition to his role at TAGBOAT, Tokumitsu has authored publications such as “Art as Education Art as Investment” (Crossmedia Publishing) and “Starting from Zero Knowledge: A Textbook for Investing in Contemporary Art” (East Press).

He has made notable media appearances on programs such as “How much can you pay for this artwork? How much can you pay for this work? Art Geisha Auction” (NTV), “Only number one person knows” (TBS), “Kinki Kids’ Bunboom Bunboom Museum” (Fuji Television), and “5 o’clock! Contemporary Art: What would you like to tell us?” (TOKYO MX).

Shun is a remarkably versatile individual whose diverse pursuits reflect her commitment to various aspects of the art and cultural landscape. As the driving force behind “Shun Art Gallery Tokyo” and “Shun Art Gallery Shanghai,” her motto is clear: “introducing Asian contemporary art to the world.” In Shanghai, she took the initiative to establish the “AAEF MUSEUM,” a private art museum, and concurrently manages the Asian Art Education Foundation.

Educationally accomplished, Shun holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the prestigious University of Tokyo. Simultaneously, she pursued a master’s degree in fashion at Bunka Fashion College, showcasing a unique blend of expertise in economics and fashion.

Her academic pursuits also led her to Esmod Paris, further enriching her knowledge and perspective.

Shun’s influence extends across multiple domains, showcasing her talents as a designer, contemporary artist, gallery owner, and writer. Her ongoing column, titled “Eyes on Asia,” has been a consistent feature for 66 terms in the “People’s Daily Overseas Edition Japan Monthly” magazine.

Noteworthy as a linguistic bridge, Shun has translated significant works into Chinese, including Lee Ufan’s “The Art of Margins” (Huacheng Press, 2021, 2nd printing) and the novel “Crescent Moon” (Amazon, 2021). Her dedication to diverse artistic and cultural endeavors underscores her role as a dynamic contributor to the global appreciation of Asiancontemporary art.